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May 21, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MRTC 174 - Motorcycle Frame and Electrical System
PROGRAM: Automotive
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011
Introduces the fundamentals and principles of motorcycle electronics and diagnosis. Extensive use of digital multimeters and circuit troubleshooting is covered. Emphasis is placed on reading and understanding wiring diagrams and symbols. Diagnosing, starting, and charging systems are also covered. The second part of the course addresses motorcycle frame design and will show the geometry, types, and construction of motorcycle frames and design.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate safe shop practices while working with electrical systems and test equipment.
- Identify tools and diagnostic equipment used in the service and repair of electrical systems.
- Demonstrate and describe the basic laws of electricity.
- Define electrical circuit terminology and symbols.
- Identify electrical components in an electrical schematic and circuit.
- Calculate resistance, current, and voltage problems using Ohm’s Law.
- Perform voltage, current, and resistance measurements using the proper measuring devices.
- Calculate resistance, voltage, and current in series, parallel, and series-parallel, and electrical circuits.
- Study starting and charging system theory and basic circuits.
- Perform voltage drop testing on starting and charging circuits.
- Perform battery testing and diagnosis.
- Perform wiring repair.
- Understand parts of a frame and identify.
- Study and understand frame geometry.
- Study and understand alignment of frames and how it affects handling.
- Perform an alignment using the correct alignment procedures.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Basic electronic theory
- Starting systems
- Ohm’s Law
- Basic electrical circuits
- Wiring repair
- Basic circuit diagnostics
- Charging systems
- Battery operation and testing
- Frame construction
- Frame and wheel alignment
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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